Man Sought In Death Of Boy, 15, On Day Devoted To End Of Violence

October 17, 2000

WEST SIDE — Chicago police Monday were searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager on the West Side over the weekend.

Police said the suspect is believed to be an acquaintance of the 15-year-old boy, who was shot in the chest as the two walked along the 5900 block of West Rice Street Sunday. It wasn't clear what provoked the incident.

The shooting occurred about 4:20 p.m.; the suspect fled after the incident.

The wounded teen, who wasn't identified, was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 20 minutes later.

The death came on the "Day of Unity" in Chicago, when elected officials and religious leaders called on residents to halt gun violence.